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Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Strawberry Cream Cheese Loaf is a moist and flavorful quick bread featuring a creamy blend of butter and cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and a hint of strawberry jam swirled throughout. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, it offers a soft texture and a delicate fruity sweetness with every bite.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt

Fruit and Topping

  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (or frozen strawberries)
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh strawberries, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This will create a smooth, creamy base for the batter.
  4. Add Sugar and Eggs: Incorporate the sugar into the butter and cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth mixture. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream or yogurt. Start and finish with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make the loaf dense.
  6. Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and the strawberry jam or preserves. Be careful to mix only until the fruit is evenly distributed.
  7. Bake the Loaf: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, indicating it’s fully baked.
  8. Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable, just be sure to thaw and drain them before folding into the batter.
  • Using sour cream or yogurt adds moisture and tenderness to the loaf.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter once the flour is added to maintain a light texture.
  • The strawberry jam swirled inside adds extra bursts of fruity sweetness.
  • For a decorative touch, dust the top with powdered sugar and sprinkle finely chopped fresh strawberries before serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/strawberry-cream-cheese-loaf-recipe/